Privacy Policy for CQAS

CQAS is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals (“you”) whose personal data we process. We provide Educational Quality Assurance Services, operating within the educational sector. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and grant rights to your personal data.

Data Collection and Purpose

Types of Personal Data Collected

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Names: To identify individuals in our quality assurance and assessment processes.
• Email Addresses: To communicate about our services and updates.
• Educational Records: To assess and verify educational standards and quality.

Purpose of Data Collection

The personal data collected is used for:

• Quality Assurance: Evaluating and improving educational quality.
• Assessment: Conducting assessments of educational records and credentials.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Legitimate Interests: Necessary for our services.
• Compliance with Legal Obligation: When required by law.
• Consent: Specifically obtained for certain processing activities.

Data Sharing and Transfers

• Third Parties: Shared with service providers under strict conditions.
• International Transfers: Protected by appropriate safeguards when data is transferred outside the EEA.

Data Subject Rights

You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to the processing of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Security Measures

We employ security technologies and procedures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system can be completely secure.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal data:

• Email: info@cqas.ie
• Address: Ladystown Business Park, Naas, Kildare
• Phone: 089 2222883

We are dedicated to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to requests for information or data corrections as quickly as possible.